for a while
Example Sentences
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“This is going to go on for a while and good luck to the people who have to get up and go to work tomorrow morning.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Other remaining brand-name correspondents, including the ageless Lesley Stahl, for a while were feared to be fingering their rip cords too.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
This offering may be an indication that share repurchases might not return for a while.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
OpenVPN OpenVPN has been around for a while and is deemed very secure.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
But sometimes, when you haven’t talked with a friend for a while, even if it’s strange and stiff and you don’t quite know what to say, it can still feel better than ever.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
